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Re: Lumpectomy Lounge....let's talk!
reading all the posts.. I have surgery friday and had to get someone else beside my friend to take me to it and drop me off, and pick me up .. i was anticipating spending the day with my friend and having an easier day... somehow, being dropped off, picked up and dropped off just doesn't make the day better... i have some good neighbors though and will let them know i'm home alone.. and i'm in senior apartments, have a dining room that is also a restaurant, so can call down if i get hungry.. still not the same though as getting a pizza and sharing it... and emotions all over the place... like getting hit with a hammer.. over and over..
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Shana~I’ve had bone Mets four of them for what will be ten years in January. Luckily they stay dormant. I pray that continues. My mom will be gone two years in January also. I am still struggling with that , I just am so overwhelmed with missing her. Especially with Gabbie having cancer. I need her to talk to. I want my mother. No one else will do. Ever. It’s the worst feeling I’ve ever had. I miss her.
micmel
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@shanagirl Even though your brother has been gone a few years, I know how you miss him. My brother has been gone two years new and I still miss him too. How is your pain? Are you any better?
@micmel It is good to see your post. I know you are in a difficult time. I pray for you and Gabby everyday. My own mother has been gone over ten years now. I never knew how much I really needed her until I was dxd. She died of ovarian cancer before I was dxd. I could really use her wisdom and hugs!
My tumor markers continue a slow climb and my onc has pushed up my scan date. I am a little worried this time…
I continue to read but don't post often. Hoping everyone had a safe Halloween and can settle into a warm place.
Re: How long have you been Stage IV?
@norah2024 , @livinglifenow @eddiej thank you ladies for your input and well wishes! I will definitely know next Tuesday if having the surgery is what the doctor suggests. I’ll let you all know something after I see the surgeon. Thanks again❤️
ssales13
Re: How long have you been Stage IV?
Has anyone here had the Caris blood test? To look for mutations? My tumor marker CA 15-3 is going up so my oncologist is ordering it.
aj
Re: Having surgery in October 2025? Let's support one another here!
Had mastectomy on Tuesday. Surgery went well and I feel good. Tomorrow will be first day i will remove bandages to bathe and im nervous as to what my reaction will be when I see myself for the first time.
Re: CT and Lung Nodules
Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing OK today.
I just got my CT scan report in the patient portal. The overall impression reads "A few scattered pulmonary nodules, stable from prior exam. No evidence of disease progression within the chest." It also describes resolution of some nodules, "consistent with resolved atypical pneumonia," but notes 5mm and smaller nodules that remain. Whoever wrote the report did not make any specific recommendations. So this seems like overall good news, but I imagine there may be additional monitoring.
It's going to be a busy week: I have a mammogram on Tuesday, start radiation on Wednesday, and labs + a visit with my MO (who ordered the CT) on Thursday.
Sending good vibes to all you amazing people out there 😊
kks_11
Re: So...whats for dinner?
I was surprised how good the frozen costco/kirkland burgers are.
Sadly, no radiation possible (according to oral surgeon) because of the necrosis. We'll see what his labs say and how long his jaw lasts. it is all very unsettling.
wallycat
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Eric, hope Frankie feels better soon. Poor guy. And we feel so helpless when they hurt.
No idea if we'll have leftover 'za tonight or find something enroute home from Seattle. Crossing fingers for this appointment.
wallycat
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Minus, so sorry to hear on the expensive/disappointing meal.
We had frozen tombstone pizza tonight.
We're heading to seattle tomorrow for my sweet DH's oral crap. I'm tired of crying.
wallycat